"As we observe a moment of silence tomorrow, I will be thinking of all victims of gun violence including those affected in Newtown, Connecticut and those at the Clackamas Town Center," Kitzhaber said in a press release.

In other statewide political news:

Oregon's congressional delegation: The Oregonian's Charles Pope surveyed the seven members to get their thoughts on a federal assaults weapons ban and more in the wake of shootings in Oregon and in Connecticut.

Nike tax deal: It's official. Gov. Kitzhaber and Nike have signed an agreement that locks in taxing methodology for the sports apparel company for 30 years. In exchange for new jobs and investment, of course. Nike spokeswoman says they still have not settled on location for expansion.